27th Festival of Klesmer and World Music
Three days of Klezmer, world music, and encounters at Klesmerplatz Salzgitter-Bad – Free admission
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A Stage for Klezmer and World Music
Since 2000, the cultural department of the City of Salzgitter has been inviting people to the Festival of Klesmer and World Music in Salzgitter-Bad. The Klesmerplatz, named after the festival, in the heart of the old town, provides the stage for three days of music, encounters, and vibrant cultural diversity. Over the years, the festival has evolved into an international meeting point that not only cherishes the Eastern Jewish Klezmer tradition but also consciously builds bridges to world music from all continents.
2026 Programme – Three Days of Musical Journey
Friday, May 29th, 2026 (from 6 PM)
- Uusikuu from Finland – Klezmer with a Nordic touch, influenced by tango and folk
- Tico Tico – Brazilian Choro and Samba sounds
- Gankino Circus – the Franconian genre acrobats between Klezmer, folk, and comedy
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 (from 5 PM)
- Helmut Eisel & Brass – the Saarland clarinet virtuoso and his brass ensemble
- Ben Waldraff Band – songs from Jewish tradition and world music
- Adjiri Odametey – African roots from Ghana, at home in Germany
- Andrew Murphy and Band – British-Irish folk-rock currents
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 (from 1 PM)
- Soelter Kinder – Opening with the Salzgitter children's choir
- LUMAÏO – Mediterranean soundscapes
- Lina Bó – Brazilian singer between MPB and Jazz
- Tone Fish – energetic Klezmer-world quartet from Germany
Klesmerplatz – A Place with History
The Klesmerplatz received its name in recognition of the festival that has been held here for years. It is located in the center of Salzgitter-Bad's old town, surrounded by historic half-timbered buildings and a short walk from St. Maria Monastery Church and the market square. During breaks between concerts, the surroundings invite strolls and visits to the nearby cafés and restaurants.
Free Admission
The festival has always been a free offering from the City of Salzgitter. In doing so, it fulfills an important cultural policy objective: making music from around the world accessible to a broad audience and enabling intercultural encounters. Donations to support the artists are explicitly welcome.
Klesmerfestival Salzgitter — edition 2026
The 2026 festival continues the tradition of placing Klezmer music in a global musical dialogue. The Finnish band Uusikuu opens on Friday with their Nordic interpretation of Klezmer, followed by Tico Tico with Brazilian Choro sounds and the Franconian genre acrobats Gankino Circus. Saturday brings Helmut Eisel & Brass, one of the most renowned clarinetists in the German Klezmer scene, to the stage, complemented by the Ben Waldraff Band, the Ghanaian multi-instrumentalist Adjiri Odametey, and Andrew Murphy and Band. Sunday starts with the Salzgitter children's choir Soelter Kinder and leads through LUMAÏO, Lina Bó, to Tone Fish.
Programme Klesmerfestival Salzgitter 2026
Friday, May 29th, 2026 – from 6:00 PM
- Uusikuu (Finland) – Nordic Klezmer
- Tico Tico – Brazilian Choro music
- Gankino Circus – Klezmer-Folk-Comedy from Franconia
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 – from 5:00 PM
- Helmut Eisel & Brass – Clarinet and brass
- Ben Waldraff Band
- Adjiri Odametey – African world music
- Andrew Murphy and Band
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 – from 1:00 PM
- Soelter Kinder – Children's choir opening
- LUMAÏO – Mediterranean soundscapes
- Lina Bó – Brazilian singer
- Tone Fish – Klezmer-World quartet
Highlights Klesmerfestival Salzgitter 2026
- Three days of open-air with international top acts
- Free admission to all concerts
- Uusikuu, Helmut Eisel & Brass, Gankino Circus as highlights
- Salzgitter children's choir Soelter Kinder for the Sunday opening
- Historic Klesmerplatz in the heart of the old town
Prices Klesmerfestival Salzgitter 2026
Practical information — Klesmerfestival Salzgitter
Date 2026
- Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 6:00 PM
- Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 5:00 PM
- Sunday, May 31st, 2026 from 1:00 PM
- 27th edition
Venue
- Klesmerplatz Salzgitter-Bad
- 38259 Salzgitter
Admission
- Free admission (donations welcome)
Getting There
- A 39 exit Salzgitter-Bad
- Salzgitter-Ringelheim train station with connecting bus
- Parking in the city center
Contact and Organizer
- City of Salzgitter – Cultural Department
- Email: [email protected]
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